Tim Walker, a former Harahan City Council member and New Orleans police officer, easily won Saturday's election for Harahan police chief. He defeated Peter Dale, a former Harahan chief and council member.

Walker told voters he would be an accountable chief who would help keep Harahan operating as small-town "Mayberry." He stressed community policing methods to strengthen communication between residents and the Police Department.

He will serve through Dec. 31, the end of the unexpired term of Mac Dickinson, who resigned in 2013. The election for a full four-year term is scheduled Nov. 4.

Walker and Dale headed to Saturday's runoff election after eliminating Al Majeau and Darlene Schwartz in the April 5 primary.